Obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to a perianeurysmal cyst: a case report. (3rd September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jayakumar, Nithish; Ughratdar, Ismail; White, Edward
• Is Part Of: British journal of neurosurgery. Volume 36:Number 5(2022)
• Page Start: 658
• Page End: 660
• Publication Date: 2022-09-03
• Subjects: Perianeurysmal cyst -- cerebral aneurysm -- hydrocephalus -- aneurysm surgery -- neuro-endoscopy; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.48
• DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2018.1559277
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-8697

Abstract

Abstract: Perianeurysmal cysts are an extremely rare association with cerebral aneurysms. We report the case of a 64 year old male who presented with obstructive hydrocephalus due to a perianeurysmal cyst. The cyst originated in association with a thrombosed, right-sided, terminal internal carotid artery aneurysm. Definitive management was offered with craniotomy and surgical clipping of the aneurysm together with endoscopic cyst fenestration. The patient made a full recovery and was asymptomatic at 3-month follow-up. We review the literature and discuss the potential mechanisms of cyst formation.